Drought of 2000 grips Nebraskas farmlands and beyond
Drought of 2000 hits farmers like Terry Acton across the Midwest and South, with crops failing, streams drying, and heat surges. The National Drought Mitigation Center notes record dryness across several states, including Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Louisiana, while Alabama faces rotting tomatoes and burning corn. June temperatures soar, drought pressures rise, and water shortages threaten livestock and recreation.
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Gasoline prices dip in Florida and Arizona and rise elsewhere
Motorists in Phoenix pay 1.42 per gallon while Cocoa Beach asks 1.57 as prices ease in some regions and stay high in others. Lawrence resident Melody McKenzie criticizes Governor Graves for not suspending Missouri’s 20 cent tax, expressing frustration at ongoing fuel costs and commute pressures.
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Holiday travel may surge as gas hits historic highs
AAA reports national average for regular unleaded near 1.80 in Kansas City and 1.65 nationwide as motorists brace for high Independence Day travel costs. Regulators cite June 1 reformulated gasoline mandate in non attainment areas as a key factor. Record 32 million Americans expected to travel by car next weekend despite prices above 2.00 in parts of the country.
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Firstgov.gov to centralize U S federal online resources
President Clinton announced a new site firstgov.gov to be ready within 90 days. It will serve as a single entry point to federal Web pages enabling online transactions and information. A $50,000 reward was offered for the best e government ideas. Details on excelgov.org.
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Clinton proposes faster prescription drug expansion for elderly
President Clinton unveiled a $58 billion plan to speed up subsidized drug coverage for seniors using anticipated budget surplus. The proposal would cap out-of-pocket costs at $4,000 annually and subsidize HMOs offering Medicare drug benefits, as Congress weighs a rival GOP plan.
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